Wow, that was fast.
Yesterday, KIRO’s Dave Ross set a goal to raise $500,000 to save the Family 4th fireworks show over Lake Union, which had been canceled because of a lack of a sponsor.
Less than 24 hours later, area businesses and individuals proved the power of a community by pledging the $500,000 needed to keep the show alive, according to MyNorthwest:
Call it a grass roots effort or just a whirlwind fury of fundraising, local businesses have stepped up to match funds raised by a drive kicked off by 97.3 KIRO FM’s Dave Ross and Seattle chef Tom Douglas to save Seattle’s 4th of July fireworks show.
We’re pleased to announce, with your help we have reached the goal of raising $500,000 in pledges. According to One Reel, the nonprofit that organizes the show, that is the amount needed to keep the show going.
Looks like the tradition of avoiding the crowds by watching the fireworks from Maple Leaf Park will be able to continue.
(Full disclosure: Next Door Media, which powers Maple Leaf Life, has donated to this fund.)
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